Chickpea Stroganoff

The nutty flavour and firm texture of chickpeas make them a fantastic alternative to meat in this delicious and satisfying dish. The aromatic, fresh tasting dill teams beautifully with the sour cream, and, to me, is an essential ingredient in this recipe. Thanks to my special friend Anna, for sharing it with me.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  large onion, finely sliced
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 -3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  teaspoons ground paprika (sweet, rather than hot)
• 2  cups button mushrooms, halved
• 2  large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans  cooked chickpeas
• 1  teaspoon honey
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1  teaspoon mustard powder, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• 3⁄4-1  cup  vegetable stock
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped fresh dill
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped fresh chives
•  salt and freshly cracked peppercorn, to taste
• 10  ounces light sour cream

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a heavy-based pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add sliced onion and garlic, and sauté until onion is golden brown and translucent.
3. Stir in paprika powder and cook over gentle heat 2 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms and sauté until soft, a couple of minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, stir and cook a further minute.
6. Stir in drained chickpeas, honey, tomato paste, mustard mixed with water and ¾ cup stock.
7. Cover, and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent mixture from sticking. Add remaining ¼ cup of stock if necessary.
8. Stir in the fresh herbs and half the sour cream, and re-heat gently.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. Serve over hot, freshly cooked rice with a dollop of sour cream on each serving.